BSN Nursing (Accelerated) at Iowa State University

Programme overview

There is a shortage of nurses in Iowa and across the nation, leading to an increased emphasis on not only producing new practice-ready nurses but also preparing nurses at baccalaureate and higher degree levels. The degree is ‘accelerated’ compared to a 4-year BSN degree, however students completing the program are equally qualified to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam which licenses them as a Registered Nurse. The A-BSN program meets the standards for nursing accreditation.

Faculty: College of Health and Human Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Required and core courses listed in the curriculum include NRS 3200 Essential Concepts for Professional Nursing Practice; NRS 3400 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice; NRS 4200 Promoting a Culture of Health and Wellness; NRS 4400 Population Health Nursing; NRS 4420 Population Health Nursing Practicum; NRS 3600 Nursing Leadership and Management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to Iowa State University and its college, not to the individual major (Iowa State does not make admission decisions by major). First-year applicants are admitted on the Regent Admission Index (RAI = ACT composite x 3 + cumulative GPA x 30 + years of high school core courses x 5); an RAI of at least 245 with the minimum high school course requirements (4 years English, 3 years mathematics including algebra, geometry and advanced algebra, 3 years science, 2 years social studies) receives automatic admission, and applicants below 245 may be considered through individual review. Iowa State is test-optional for first-year applicants.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

International undergraduate applicants pay a nonrefundable application fee of $65 by credit card through the online application system; fee waivers are not offered. SAT/ACT are not required for applicants educated abroad or for transfer students. First-year applicants: Iowa State is test-optional for ACT, SAT or CLT scores; admission is based on the Regent Admission Index. Apply with the institutional application or the Common App.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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